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Boat Handling – anchoring

by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Crewing skills, Preparation

Anchoring your yacht or motorboat Anchoring is one of the most important boat handling skills. If you can set an anchor correctly with confidence and know your boat will be safe in a secure anchorage, then you can rest in comfort and will not need to rely on moorings...

Safety Equipment Checklist for Boats

by Stuart Batley | Boat Maintenance, Preparation

Safety Equipment Checklist for Boats Liferaft line attached The liferaft will not work unless the trigger line is attached to a strong point so check this out. Lifejackets in good condition and stowed Lifejackets are often stowed in a locker and...

Essential Boat Safety Briefing

by Stuart Batley | Preparation

Skippers Responsibilities Skippers are obliged to give a safety briefing to the crew even if they are a regular crew. At least tell them the plan for the day or the cruise and the watch keeping rotas. Location of boat safety equipment This is a vital aspect of...

How to Avoid Collisions At Sea With The ColRegs

by Stuart Batley | Boat Handling, Navigation, Preparation

Every Skipper Needs Accurate Knowledge of the IRPCS ColRegs As a responsible skipper it is every skipper’s duty to learn and apply the IRPCS ColRegs. How To Avoid Collisions at sea Accurate knowledge and interpretation of the IRPCS ColRegs ensures that every...

Boat Handling – anchoring

Safety Equipment Checklist for Boats

Essential Boat Safety Briefing

How to Avoid Collisions At Sea With The ColRegs

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